Aces Bar:
998 Sutter St., San Francisco —
The preferred bar for New York Giants fans, Aces serves free BBQ on game days.

Aces Bar:
998 Sutter St., San Francisco —
The preferred bar for New York Giants fans, Aces serves free BBQ on game days.

Photo: Susana Bates / Special to The Chronicle

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Bottom of the Hill:
1233 17th St., San Francisco —
The SF venue will be hosting their fourth annual Stupor Bowl Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff, as well as screening the game. If free chili samples aren't enough to entice you, all entries will be given heavy metal-inspired names. less

Bottom of the Hill:
1233 17th St., San Francisco —
The SF venue will be hosting their fourth annual Stupor Bowl Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff, as well as screening the game. If free chili samples aren't ... more

Photo: Dylan Entelis / The Chronicle

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George & Walt's:
5445 College Ave., Oakland —
The East Bay isn't particularly well-known for its sports bars, but this is a Rockridge institution. George & Walt's features pool tables and jukebox for your friends who are less interested in football. less

George & Walt's:
5445 College Ave., Oakland —
The East Bay isn't particularly well-known for its sports bars, but this is a Rockridge institution. George & Walt's features pool tables and jukebox for ... more

Photo: Thomas Hawk / flickr

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Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House:
1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley —
The downside of Triple Rock is its predatory seat-yourself method, but the fries are great and the beers are as local as they come. A fun, cozy place to catch a game if you're in Berkeley. less

Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House:
1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley —
The downside of Triple Rock is its predatory seat-yourself method, but the fries are great and the beers are as local as they come. A fun, ... more

Photo: Noah Berger / Special to The Chronicle

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Connecticut Yankee:
100 Connecticut St., San Francisco —
A popular Boston sports bar, the Connecticut Yankee is the spot for Patriots fans. As you can see from the photo, more refined drinks are available for those seeking something other than the usual brews. less

Connecticut Yankee:
100 Connecticut St., San Francisco —
A popular Boston sports bar, the Connecticut Yankee is the spot for Patriots fans. As you can see from the photo, more refined drinks are ... more

Photo: Lea Suzuki / The Chronicle

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Albany Bowl:
540 San Pablo Ave., Albany —
The Bay Area bowling favorite will be screening the game this Sunday.

Albany Bowl:
540 San Pablo Ave., Albany —
The Bay Area bowling favorite will be screening the game this Sunday.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Ricky's Sports Bar:
15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro —
Ricky's Sports Bar is a legendary Raiders joint, but it's also a great place to catch the Super Bowl. But don't expect to get a seat in Al Davis' honorary booth. less

Ricky's Sports Bar:
15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro —
Ricky's Sports Bar is a legendary Raiders joint, but it's also a great place to catch the Super Bowl. But don't expect to get a seat in Al Davis' ... more

Photo: Lance Iversen / The Chronicle

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Kezar Pub & Restaurant:
770 Stanyan St., San Francisco —
Kezar is one of the most popular sports bars in the City for good reason — their wings are top-notch and they've got tons and tons of TVs.

Kezar Pub & Restaurant:
770 Stanyan St., San Francisco —
Kezar is one of the most popular sports bars in the City for good reason — their wings are top-notch and they've got tons and tons of TVs.